Lemon balm can be used in fish dishes and is the main ingredient in lemon balm pesto. It is also used as a flavoring in ice-cream and herbal teas, often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint. The leaves can be dried when used for tea. It is a common addition to peppermint tea, mostly because of its complementing flavor.Lemon balm is also used with fruit dishes or sweets.
